Rockford, IL has safety grade D, a population of about 147,441, an overall crime rate near 1,367 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Rockford, IL is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Rockford, IL for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Rockford, IL
Rockford, IL crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
7.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (49.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 2,016 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Rockford align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Rockford, IL Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US1765000, a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total count of reported crimes is 2016. Property crime constitutes the largest category, with 889 incidents. Within property crime, Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property is the most prevalent sub-category, accounting for 493 incidents, followed by Larceny/Theft Offenses with 325 incidents. Motor Vehicle Theft is relatively lower, with 41 incidents, while Burglary/Breaking & Entering accounts for 18 incidents, and Stolen Property Offenses are the least frequent, with 12 incidents. Assault is the second most significant crime category, with a total of 937 incidents, predominantly classified as Assault Offenses (936 incidents). This indicates a high incidence of reported assault cases within the area. Sex offenses account for 49 incidents, with a notable distribution across sub-categories. Kidnapping/Abduction incidents are relatively high within this category, totaling 41 incidents (8+33), while Sex Offenses account for 7 incidents, and Sex Offenses, Non-forcible account for 1 incident. Robbery incidents are comparatively lower, with 44 reported cases, all classified as Robbery. Homicide incidents are the least frequent, with a total of 10 incidents, categorized as Homicide Offenses (8+2). The "others" category, encompassing crimes such as Arson, Fraud Offenses, and Counterfeiting/Forgery, accounts for 87 incidents. Fraud Offenses are the most common within this category, with 74 incidents, while Arson accounts for 7 incidents, and Counterfeiting/Forgery accounts for 6 incidents. Without additional information on the city name, state name, population, and median income associated with GEOID 16000US1765000, it is challenging to calculate the crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, and property crime rate. Furthermore, crime map data and zip codes data are not provided in the given JSON data.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
61104
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Safety32.3
Per 1K32
Total Crimes61102
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Safety30.6
Per 1K31
Total Crimes61101
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Safety28.1
Per 1K28
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FAQ about crime in Rockford, IL
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Rockford, IL.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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